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On the Sunday, November 20th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, Frontier Airlines launches an "all you can fly pass," and Delta Airlines says free wi-fi for ALL (Sky Miles Members)...but are the airlines really being all that generous? If you are flying this Thanksgiving or Christmas, and are checking bags, we have some important tips/reminders. Like putting your name, phone number and email address both inside and outside your bag. Printing out your own tag at the airport? We tell you why you need to be extra careful. We dig into the mailbag and answer your questions - Carry-on bags, Reno Amtrak trips, when to make cruise reservations, are all on the list. Mark offers a memory of an old travel writer friend and Tom reminds us the TSO Holiday Concert is coming up soon to wrap up the show.

On the Sunday, August 7th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest Airlines has welcomed its first mother-daughter pilot team. The Department of Transportation is FINALLY ready to help you get refunds and performance from airlines, but they are putting part of the refund responsibility on the wrong people...travel agents/advisors. Our Smarter Traveler segment features a discussion about "who owns this hotel?" You thought you were staying at a Hilton Hotel. At least that's what it says on the sign. But are you protected by Hilton policies? Maybe not.... A man is sitting in economy on Jet Blue. A first class passenger gives him an eye mask. The flight attendant says, "you can't do that, he's in economy." Yep, it really happened. We have the tape of the conversation. So who is right? In entertainment news, Bruce Springsteen fans are paying up, really up, for some of his upcoming concerts. "Dynamic pricing" is the answer. Or is it? And we have details on Portland's annual Naked Bike Ride.

On the Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, United lays off far fewer non-vaccinated employees than first projected, and reentering the US from an overseas country is going to be a bit more difficult. Our Smarter Traveler segment sends a red flag for car rentals over the holidays (reserve NOW), and new software is limiting fuel burning time on the runway. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra annually provides one of the most dazzling Christmas shows seen anywhere. Al Pitrelli joins Tom to tell us about this year’s show. We’ve talked about how the airlines have taken so much taxpayer money while not following refund rules on tickets. The day of reckoning is coming. Chris Elliott joins us to talk about the Department of Transportation crackdown.

On the Sunday, November 8th, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest Airlines tells a passenger she isn't covering enough of her body, removed her from the plane and then relents, but only with a qualification. Is it fair? Key West, a small destination over run by cruise ships in the past three years, saw its residents vote to put serious limitations on who and how many can disembark in their city. Are they the first of many to tell cruise ships to sail on by? Our friend and Consumer Advocate, Chris Elliott, returns to discuss the challenges of travel during Covid and when he thinks things might get back to normal. The hospitality industry has been crushed by Covid. Restaurant Cares helps those impacted, including restaurant employees. Find out how you can get involved and even win a $500 dine out card. In our final segment of the day, entertainment shines through. Tom has an exclusive interview with Al Pitrelli of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Covid means the annual Christmas concert at the arena won't happen, but the orchestra is offering a way for you to hear them live. Tom has all the details on how to get tickets. Al says you can watch from home, in your pajamas in you want!